Medical Malpractice Lawyers Serving Wheeling and the Ohio Valley

When Medical Mistakes Cause Harm, We Help Patients Seek Justice

Patients trust doctors, nurses, hospitals, and other healthcare providers to deliver competent care. When a medical professional makes a preventable mistake, the consequences can be devastating, leading to serious injuries, additional medical treatment, permanent disability, or even death.

At Bordas & Bordas, our attorneys have successfully represented victims of medical negligence throughout the Ohio Valley and Pittsburgh. Our firm has secured landmark medical malpractice verdicts, including a $5.1 million verdict in Turkoly v. Gentile, a $6.54 million verdict in Boggs v. Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, and more than $9 million in combined verdicts in Roberts v. Murthy and Karpacs v. Murthy.

If you or a loved one has been harmed by a medical error, our experienced medical malpractice attorneys can help you understand your legal options and pursue the compensation you deserve.

What Must Be Proved in a Medical Malpractice Case?

Medical malpractice claims are often more complex than other personal injury cases. To successfully pursue a claim, it must generally be shown that a healthcare provider failed to meet the accepted standard of care and that this failure directly caused injury to the patient.

In many cases, proving malpractice requires evidence that:

• A doctor, nurse, hospital, or other healthcare provider deviated from the accepted standard of care.
• The deviation caused or contributed to a patient’s injuries.
• The patient suffered measurable damages as a result.

Medical malpractice claims often require extensive review of medical records and consultation with qualified medical experts. Bordas & Bordas works closely with trusted professionals to evaluate potential claims and build strong cases on behalf of injured patients.

Common Types of Medical Errors

Medical errors can occur in hospitals, physician offices, emergency departments, surgical centers, nursing facilities, and other healthcare settings.

Common examples of medical malpractice include:

• Misdiagnosis
• Failure to diagnose
• Delayed diagnosis
• Surgical errors
• Medication errors
• Birth injuries
• Failure to monitor a patient
• Anesthesia mistakes
• Hospital negligence

When a healthcare provider’s mistake prevents timely treatment or causes additional harm, the consequences can be life-changing. Our attorneys investigate every aspect of a case to determine whether medical negligence occurred.

Compensation Available in Medical Malpractice Cases

Victims of medical malpractice often face significant physical, emotional, and financial challenges. Depending on the circumstances of the case, compensation may be available for:

• Past and future medical expenses
• Rehabilitation and ongoing treatment
• Lost wages
• Loss of future earning capacity
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Diminished quality of life
• Permanent disability or disfigurement
• Wrongful death damages when medical negligence results in a fatality

The value of a medical malpractice claim depends on the severity of the injury and its long-term impact on the patient and family. Our attorneys work to pursue compensation that reflects the full extent of those losses.

Speak with a Medical Malpractice Attorney Today

Medical malpractice claims involve complex legal and medical issues, strict procedural requirements, and aggressive defense strategies from hospitals and insurance companies. Having experienced legal representation can make a significant difference in the outcome of your case.

Bordas & Bordas has a long history of successfully handling complex medical negligence cases and securing meaningful results for injured patients and their families.

If you believe a medical mistake caused serious harm, contact us today to schedule a free consultation with a medical malpractice lawyer.